Cook County Opinion
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Obama, Clinton at odds with the lawJan 08, 2009 10:00 pm - The Constitution of the United States is the law of the land. My question is why those in politics don't have to play by the rules. Case in point. Under Article One of t...
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Fine arts classes are necessaryJan 06, 2009 10:00 pm - Schools are getting rid of their fine arts classes. Limited funding and low test scores have caused schools to reduce or drop music classes. Clearly those cutting music...
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Governor was right to name BurrisJan 06, 2009 10:00 pm - In hearing of the appointment of Roland Burris to President-elect Obama's Senate seat, my first thought was, he is a good choice. His merits politically are solid and he...
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Please remember to shovel sidewalksJan 06, 2009 10:00 pm - As we have been told by Mother Nature, winter and all of its glory and challenges is upon us. One challenge we homeowners all must deal with is snow and its removal. A...
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Don't forget about Native AmericansJan 06, 2009 10:00 pm - While I greatly enjoy reading the Daily Herald, I often feel something missing. Today I see mention of the anniversary of the battle at Wounded Knee, but, being an AP r...
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Mr. President, please use common senseJan 06, 2009 10:00 pm - This open letter to President-elect Obama is a plea for common sense. I have followed your campaign with interest and appreciation. Your on-message, rational, and dignif...
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We need protection against high ratesJan 06, 2009 10:00 pm - When is the state going to protect its people from credit card percentage rates? There are 16 states that have caps on credit card rates. Our representatives and senator...
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Governor can make temporary appointmentJan 05, 2009 10:00 pm - In December, I heard many people discuss how Illinois should choose its new U.S. senator. Some people say that we should hold a special election, and others say that the...
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Whatever happened to 'we the people?'Jan 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Springfield has a real problem. Do they want an open, honest election to elect a senator to the Illinois Senate seat in Washington? Or do they want only a Democrat to fi...
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Thanks for support of U.S. troopsJan 05, 2009 10:00 pm - The Yellow Ribbon Support Group has sent more than 12,300 boxes since April 2003 to the troops serving in harm's way with the help of civic groups, church congregations ...